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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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